Poetry must not rhyme

rhythm does

Once when young my poetry rhymed

In strait-jacket were paired sounds timed

Like vulgar cash-cow rap today

Too many still think this way -

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Early on, I found free style poeming;

Later on, I was told it's rhythm:

I found where prose crosses into lyrics,

and there I play since.

For not conforming is the greater challenge,

as your passion beats and voice flows forth,

so ask me not when I no longer sound toddler,

it's time to speak as hearts mature and sensible.